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charin

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Tue Jul 12, 2016, 03:01 PM
Jul 2016
If you really believe that #BlackLivesMatter, ask yourself if you’re willing to die for us and to die to dismantle this system. Are you willing to learn everything possible about antiblackness and its many forms so that you can dismantle it? Are you willing to give up everything you have to make sure Black people can survive, thrive and be safe? If you cannot answer yes to ALL of these questions, you don’t need to be at a protest.

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What is the truth, boo? If you do decide to go to a protest, be ready to write checks and give up your car keys. Be ready to connect with other white people to start planning a highway shut down so that you can involve yourself with the high risk that would harm us more when we do it. Like I said, if you not about this shit, DON’T GO.


I went Sunday because I believe no innocent person should be afraid to drive down the street. I wanted to do something about it. I saw lots of diversity there, it was a good event. Am I not wanted at these marches?

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This article confuses me. [View all] charin Jul 2016 OP
It's an odd article PJMcK Jul 2016 #1
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Motivations vary bluedye33139 Jul 2016 #3
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